Caveat hackers: The proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill | Commercial Awareness Compass #29
Cyber risk is no longer just an IT issue, it's a boardroom problem and a legal goldmine. This episode unpacks the proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, exploring how it expands regulatory scope, introduces tougher reporting rules, and creates new commercial risks and opportunities. Whether advising on compliance, crafting client briefings or mapping out digital supply chains, lawyers will play a key role. Perfect for those who want to understand the business behind the breaches and how law firms are helping clients stay ahead.The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't want to wait for these conversations, head over to the Commercial Awareness Compass to get them straight to your inbox each week. 🚀 Boost your commercial awareness: https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass
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Relationship reset: examining the new UK–EU agreement | Commercial Awareness Compass #28
A new agreement between the UK and EU marks a shift toward closer cooperation, with promises of economic growth, cheaper goods and easier cross-border movement. But for lawyers and businesses, the real story lies in the detail. From contract revisions to regulatory changes, there's plenty for law firms to assist clients with across sectors like food, transport, education and manufacturing. This week’s episode breaks down what the deal includes, why it matters commercially, and how it reshapes the legal landscape post-Brexit, for clients and firms alike.The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't want to wait for these conversations, head over to the Commercial Awareness Compass to get them straight to your inbox each week. 🚀 Boost your commercial awareness: https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass
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The name game: the legal play behind stadium sponsorship deals | Commercial Awareness Compass #27
Stadium naming rights are more than a branding exercise. Behind every headline deal is a legal minefield of exclusivity clauses, IP protections, reputational risk planning and regulatory hoops. This week’s episode breaks down the contracts that give brands their pitch-side presence, and why lawyers are key to making the whole thing work. From Premier League stadiums to more humble local grounds, we unpack how legal teams structure, protect and futureproof one of sport’s most high-stakes commercial plays.The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't want to wait for these conversations, head over to the Commercial Awareness Compass to get them straight to your inbox each week. 🚀 Boost your commercial awareness: https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass
Wage rises usually sound like good news, but the 2025 increases to the UK’s minimum wage and National Insurance contributions are creating real challenges for businesses, especially those with tight margins. In this episode, we explore how the changes affect law firms both as employers and advisors, what clients in sectors like retail, care and hospitality will need help with, and how legal work is already shifting as a result. From employment contracts to automation plans, the ripple effects go further than you might expect.The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't want to wait for these conversations, head over to the Commercial Awareness Compass to get them straight to your inbox each week. 🚀 Boost your commercial awareness: https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass
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Garfield AI: the SRA’s green light for robot lawyering | Commercial Awareness Compass #25
This week’s episode dives into Garfield AI, the UK’s first ever SRA-approved law firm run by artificial intelligence. Focused on debt recovery for SMEs, its approval marks a turning point for legal regulation, pricing models and professional responsibility. We unpack what this means for law firms, how it could change the client experience, and why aspiring (and practicing) lawyers need to understand the commercial and ethical implications.The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't want to wait for these conversations, head over to the Commercial Awareness Compass to get them straight to your inbox each week. 🚀 Boost your commercial awareness: https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass
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The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't want to wait for these conversations, head over to the Commercial Awareness Compass to get them straight to your inbox each week. 🚀 Boost your commercial awareness: https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass
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